RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversight of Minor League Medical System
• Ensure the proper medical care of all minor league players by providing oversight of the MiLB medical system. Assist in medical decisions in collaboration with team physicians and medical doctors.
• Ensure consistent execution of organizational medical protocols and philosophies across all affiliates.
• Staff Management & Development
• Manage and mentor Athletic Trainers (ATCs) at each minor league affiliate, fostering high standards of care and promoting personal development.
• Lead the hiring process for assistant ATCs at each affiliate and provide ongoing support and training.
• Ensure all medical staff maintain appropriate credentials and fulfill continuing education requirements.
• Quality Control & Compliance
• Oversee medical care provided to minor league players, ensuring adherence to sports medicine best practices.
• Maintain quality control over all medical services delivered to Red Sox players within the player development system.
• Reporting & Communication
• Provide bi-weekly medical updates for the MiLB system, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information.
• Regularly communicate with the Director of Player Development regarding player medical concerns and updates.
• Innovation & Best Practices
• Drive innovation and promote cutting-edge medical practices within the organization, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving treatment strategies.
• Medical Coverage & Travel
• Travel to each minor league affiliate 2-3 times per season to ensure quality control, provide mentoring, and offer in-person support.
• Help facilitate the organization's educational curriculum and provide ATC coverage as needed.
• Player Assessments & Draft Involvement
• Oversee the Amateur Draft medical review process, including graded risk assessments and delegation of related responsibilities.
• Attend the MLB Combine and Amateur Draft meetings, coordinating entrance physicals and participating in player assessments with other departments.
• Budget & Logistics
• Develop and manage a budget for MiLB team medical supplies during the offseason and track in-season spending.
• Organize and plan Spring Training, draft, and exit physicals for minor league players.
• Additional Duties
• Assist with processing worker's compensation claims as needed.
• Provide support for various other medical-related functions across the organization.

COMPETENCIES

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.